2014 Offseason Roster Preview

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Team Preview: Positional Breakdown

 

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Quarterbacks

General Info​

Current QB's on the roster: 3
Total Years of Experience: 4
Youngest Player: Jameis Winston, 21
Oldest Player: Mike Glennon, 25
Number of Starting QB's since 2000: 14
Highest Drafted QB in Team History: Vinny Testaverde (1987) & Jameis Winston (2015) were both selected #1 overall in their respective drafts

Current QB's

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BIOGRAPHY​

Acquired:
Selected in the first round (first overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

CARRER HIGHLIGHTS:​

• Started 27 career games, completing 562-of-841 passes (66.8 pct.) for 7,964 yards with 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Also rushed 145 times for 284 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Won his first 26 starts, an NCAA Division I record.
• Led Florida State to a national championship in 2013 and the first-ever College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl in 2014.
• Won the 2013 Heisman Trophy along with the Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp Award and Manning Award.
• Youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy.
• MVP of the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, the 2013 ACC Championship Game and a consensus All-American.
• Posted a 184.84 pass efficiency mark in 2013, the fourth-best mark in NCAA history and an ACC and Florida State record.
• Holds ACC career records for passing yards per game (295.0) and touchdown passes per game (2.41).
• Holds Florida State records for most consecutive touchdown passes (27) and yards per attempt (9.4), while tying Chris Weinke for most 300-yard games.
• Ranks second in school history in touchdown passes (65) and completion percentage (66.0), while ranking third in passing yards (7,964) and sixth in completions (562).
• Set single-season school records for completions (305 - 2014), touchdown passes (40 – 2013) and yards per attempt (10.3 – 2013).

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:

2014​

• Started 13 games, completing 305-of-467 passes (65.3 pct.) for 3,907 yards with 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Also rushed 57 times for 65 yards and three touchdowns.
• Helped lead Florida State to their second-consecutive undefeated regular season and ACC Championship, while earning a berth in the first-ever College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl.
• Led the ACC in passing yards (3,907) passing yards per game (300.5), attempts (467), completions (305) and completion percentage (65.3).
• Set a Florida state record with 305 completions, while his 3,907 passing yards are the third-most in a single season in school history.
• Ranked sixth in the NCAA in passing yards (3,907) and eighth in yards per game (300.5).
• Named first-team All-ACC by the league’s coaches and media.
• A finalist for the Manning Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien, Maxwell and Walter Camp Player of the Year Awards.
• Led the NCAA with four game-winning fourth-quarter drives in 2014, including the biggest comeback in school history at Louisville, where he passed for a season-high 401 yards and threw three second-half touchdowns to overcome a 21-0 deficit.

2013​

• Started 14 games, completing 257-of-384 passes (66.9 pct.) for 4,057 yards with 40 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Also rushed 88 times for 219 yards and four touchdowns.
• Winner of the 2013 Heisman Trophy Award.
• At 19 years, 342 days old, was the youngest player to ever win the Heisman, and was only the second freshman to do so.
• Won the Davey O’Brien and Manning Awards, while placing as a finalist for the Maxwell Award.
• Named ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the year.
• The first freshman in the history of the conference to earn ACC Player of the Year.
• Set the ACC record, the Florida State record and the NCAA freshman record for touchdown passes (40), while breaking the NCAA freshman record for passing yards (4,057).
• A first-team All-ACC selection and a consensus All-American.
• Led Florida State to a 14-0 record, an ACC Championship and the 2013 BCS National Championship.
• Named offensive MVP of the national championship game, throwing for 237 yards and two touchdowns, including leading a seven-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a two-yard touchdown pass to give Florida State the lead with only 13 seconds remaining.
• Earned ACC Championship Game MVP honors.
• Helped lead an offense that set the NCAA record for total points (723 – avg. 51.6 per game), while also establishing school and conference records for total yards (7,267).
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team.

2012​

• Redshirted.

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BIOGRAPHY:

Acquired:
Selected in the third round (73rd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS

• Named to the All-Rookie team by the PFWA, Pro FootballFocus.com and ESPN.com.
• Served as the primary backup quarterback in three games on the season.
• Named the starting quarterback on September 25.
• Made first career NFL start against the Arizona Cardinals (9/29).
• Threw for 273 yards against Philadelphia (10/13), the fourth-most by a Buccaneer rookie in team history.
• Had 86 attempts in his first two games, the second-most by any NFL player in their first two career games in league history (Todd Marinovich-99).
• Finished the game at Atlanta (10/20) going 26-44 for 256 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions. His five touchdowns in his first three starts tied for the most ever by a Buccaneer rookie (Josh Freeman, 2009).
• Against Carolina (10/24), set team rookie records for pass attempts (51) and pass completions (30).
• One of his two touchdown passes at Seattle (11/3) connected with rookie tight end Tim Wright, the second touchdown between the pair on the season, the most between two rookies in team history.
• His 87 percent completion rate vs. Atlanta (11/17) is the second-best single-game mark in the NFL this season and second highest in team history (Testaverde-88.0).
• At Detroit (11/24), finished 14-of-21 for 247 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, setting a Buccaneers rookie single-game record with a passer rating of 138.4.
• Is the first rookie in team history throw a touchdown in eight consecutive games, also marking the longest streak by a rookie in the NFL since 2012 (Russell Wilson, nine consecutive games).
• First rookie in NFL history to throw for a touchdown in his first eight starts.
• With 19 touchdown passes on the season, marks a franchise record for most single-season touchdown passes by a rookie.
• One of only two rookies in NFL history to post two games with a passer rating of 137 or higher.
• Finished the month of November with the fourth-best completion percentage (70.5%), the third-highest passer rating (119.7) and tied for the sixth-most touchdowns (7)
• With 2,608 yards in 2013, Glennon holds the franchise record for passing yards by a rookie.

COLLEGE

• Played in 36 games at North Carolina State (2008-12), starting the final 26.
• Completed 646-of-1,069 passes (60.4 percent) for 7,411 yards and 63 touchdowns.
• Finished his career at N.C. State ranked in the top five all-time in passing touchdowns (third), pass completions (third), passing yards (fourth) and passing attempts (fourth).
• Left N.C. State tied for the ninth-most career touchdown passes in Atlantic Coast Conference history.
• His 7,411 career passing yards ranked 25th in ACC history.
• Selected to play in the 2013 Senior Bowl.
• As a senior, Glennon completed 330-of-564 passes for 4,031 yards and 31 touchdowns. Also had two rushing touchdowns.
• Finished his senior season with the second-most passes attempted (564) in ACC history, third-most completions (330), fourth-most passing yards (4,031) and tied for the fifth-most passing touchdowns (31).
• Joins former Wolfpack quarterback Philip Rivers as the only passers in school history to throw for 4,000+ yards in a single season.
• One of only three quarterbacks in N.C. State history to complete 300+ passes in a single season (Rivers, Russell Wilson).
• An Academic All-ACC selection and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Academic Honor Roll as a junior.
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in liberal studies.

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BIOGRAPHY:

Acquired:
Signed to a future contract as a free agent on December 31, 2014

History:

• Went undrafted in 2014.
• Signed by the Indianapolis Colts on May 11, 2014, released on June 3, 2014.
• Signed with the Miami Dolphins on July 29, 2014, released on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014.
• Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a future contract on December 31, 2014.

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Starter: #3 Jameis Winston (R)
2nd String: #8 Mike Glennon
3rd String: #4 Seth Lobato

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Interview With Team Owner Ken Warren

BN: What are your expectations for Rookie QB Jameis Winston in his first season? We all assume he will be the starter, but is the team planning to "redshirt" him his first year in order to get him up to speed, or will he be the starter week 1?

KW: Well... We took Winston #1 overall in the draft... We had some serious interest in trading the pick... Chip Kelly was trying to sell the farm to get Mariota... But we decided Winston was the kid we want to lead our franchise into the next chapter... I guess to answer your question, unless crazy circumstances arise, Winston WILL be under center week 1 against Tennessee.

BN: There was a lot of buzz during the offseason about trading Mike Glennon, is that still an option, or do you see the team keeping Glennon as a Backup?

KW: Mike is a great kid... throughout this whole situation he has been a pros pro. He's eager to prove himself and be the guy under center, but at the same time he's helping Winston and showing him things here and there. We all know things go wrong in this league... guys get hurt. No one wants to be in the situation where their team is going to the #2 guy, but it happens... Mike has experience and knows the offense, so unless there is a pretty good offer, I think we will be keeping him around.

BN: Seth Lobato, what do you think his role with the team will be?

KW: He's the third stringer right now, and thats probably where he will stay.

BN: Do you think the team will take three QB's into the regular season, or go with two and save a roster spot?

KW: Well... We have a lot of young talent, so you want to use each roster spot to keep the most players that will help this team win... but like I said earlier, it happens... whats worse than needing to have your #2 QB under center...? Having to have your #3 guy... If it ever comes to that, it's best to have a young guy on the roster and learning the offense each week rather than just plucking a guy from a practice squad or free agency and throwing him in there.

BN: Thank you very much Mr. Warren. We look forward to the coming season and Buccaneer Football.

Catch us next time when we look into the teams Running Backs.

 

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Running Backs

General Info​

Current HB/FB's on the roster: 7
Total Years of Experience: 16
Youngest Player: Dominique Brown, 23
Oldest Player: Lane Jorvorskie, 28
Number Rushing Touchdowns since 2010: 44
Highest Drafted HB in Team History: Ricky Bell (1977) & Bo Jackson*** (1986) were both selected #1 overall in their respective drafts
*** Jackson refused to sign with Tampa Bay due to a premature visit costing him his eligibility for his senior year.

Current HB's

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired by Bucs:
Selected in the first round (31st overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS​

• Started all 22 games he has played, recording 446 rushes for 1,910 yards and 12 touchdowns, with 61 receptions for 538 yards and one touchdown.
• Has six career 100-yard rushing games.
• Selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl.
• Started in his NFL debut against Carolina (9/9/12), recording 24 rushes for 94 yards, while adding four catches for 23 yards.
• Recorded his first career rushing touchdown at the New York Giants (9/16/12).
• Tallied his first 100-yard rushing game at Minnesota (10/25/12).
• Rushed for 251 yards at Oakland (11/4/12), the highest total in franchise history and the 10th-most in NFL history.
• Also rushed for four touchdowns at Oakland, becoming the first Buccaneer to do so, and the second player in NFL history with 250+ yards and four touchdowns in the same game.
• Holds the franchise rookie records for rushing yards (1,454), rushing touchdowns (11), scrimmage yards (1,926) and scrimmage touchdowns (12).
• His 1,926 yards from scrimmage as a rookie is the third-highest total in NFL history, trailing only Eric Dickerson (2,212 in 1984) and Edgerrin James (2,139 in 1999).
• Recorded 10 games with 100+ yards from scrimmage during 2012, the most ever by a Buccaneer.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS​

• Started the season opener at New York Jets (9/8), recording 65 yards on 24 carries for one touchdown.
• Recorded the first 100-yard rushing game of his sophomore season, and sixth of his career, vs. New Orleans (9/15), finishing with 144 yards on 29 attempts.
• Placed on Injured Reserve on November 8.

COLLEGE​

• Is the first player from Boise State University to be drafted by the Buccaneers.
• Fifth running back selected by the Buccaneers in the first round and the first running back from Boise State to be selected in the first round (sixth overall).
• One of two Boise State players to be selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the most in school history.
• Became only the fourth Bronco to rush for 1,000+ yards twice in their career.
• Team captain who started 25-of-51 games at Boise State (2007-11), including 25 of his final 26 games.
• Throughout career, collected 3,431 yards rushing on 617 carries (5.6 avg), and 43 rushing touchdowns.
• Added 67 receptions for 715 yards (10.7 avg) and four receiving touchdowns, as well as 26 kickoff returns for 739 yards (28.4 avg) and one touchdown.
• Ranks third in school history with 43 rushing touchdowns and 48 total touchdowns, fifth with 3,431 rushing yards and sixth with 617 rushing attempts.
• A first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection in 2011 and All-Western Athletic Conference in 2010.
• As a senior, rushed 263 times for 1,299 yards and 16 touchdowns, while adding 28 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
• Ranked second in the conference and 23rd nationally with an average of 99.92 rushing yards per game.
• Had a school-record 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Arizona State in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas.
• Named Boise State’s Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2011.
• Started all 13 games at tailback as a junior, rushing 201 times for 1,260 yards (6.3 avg) and 12 touchdowns.
• Recorded six games of more than 100 yards rushing in 2011.
• Received the team’s Iron Bronco Award for strength.
• In 2009, led the team with 15 touchdowns, while gaining 765 yards rushing in 14 games played.
• Also added 16 defensive tackles and a forced fumble while playing cornerback for the first three games of the season.
• Scored the winning touchdown of the 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
• Won the Dennis Erickson (Valor) Award as voted on by team coaches.
• Majored in business.
• COMMUNITY
• Sponsors the “Martin’s VIP’s” Front Row Fans section to provide a special gameday experience at Raymond James Stadium for local charities.
• In March 2014, served as a marquee participant in the Buccaneers’ Uniform Showcase at Raymond James Stadium as part of the team’s new uniform reveal to the public.
• In September 2013, helped host a Futbol Americano Celebration at Webb Middle School in celebration of the NFL’s Hispanic Heritage Month through football drills, salsa dancing, and Hispanic cultural music.
• In June 2013, greeted fans at the Bucs Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite.
• Visited youth at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and sang holiday carols to residents at Westminster Palms retirement home in December 2012.
• Helped host a lunch for service members at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and visited veterans recovering from injury and illness at Bay Pines VA Hospital in November 2012.
• In October 2012, served dinner to breast cancer patients and families staying at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Tampa, where Barth also helped present a $5,000 donation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Supported the Buccaneers “Wall of Hope” celebration in September 2012 by hosting pediatric cancer patients at One Buccaneer Place for a ceremonial event to raise awareness for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
• Participated in the annual “Chalk Talk with the Buccaneers” chamber of commerce luncheon in September 2012, greeting fans and speaking on the excitement for the 2012 season.
• In June 2012, visited MacDill Air Force Base to tour a hurricane aircraft, witness a military dog training session, and thank civilian workers and active duty military for their service.
• Hosted an educational scavenger hunt for children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay at Busch Gardens Tampa in June 2012.
• Signed autographs, handed out Buccaneers teddy bears, and greeted patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in May 2012.

BIOGRAPHY

Acquired by Bucs:
Claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on October 21, 2013.


ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL

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  • Originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Played in 15 career games, with six starts, totaling 150 carries for 566 yards and five touchdowns, while catching 15 passes for 46 yards and one touchdown.
  • Has two career 100-yard rushing games.
  • Registered his first career 100-yard ruching game against Atlanta (11/17/14), finishing the game with 163 yards.
  • His 163 rushing yards rank as the ninth-most in a single game in franchise history and the seventh-most in the 2013 season.
  • Also scored two tuching touchdowns and one receiving touchdown against Atlanta, becoming the first Buccaneers to do so in the same game.
  • Playing in only his 10th career game, became the first player in NFL history since Edgerrin James (11/21/99) to record at least 150 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in a single game in a player’s first 10 games to begin their career.
  • Holds the record for the longest run in Buccaneers history, with an 80-yard touchdown run against Buffalo (12/8/13).
  • Played in first game as a Buccaneer vs. Carolina (10/24/13).
  • Recorded first career rush at Minnesota (9/22/13), as a member of the Cleveland Browns.
  • Made NFL debut against Miami (9/8/13), as a member of the Cleveland Browns.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Recorded first carries as a Buccaneer vs. Miami (11/11), finishing the game with eight rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown, as well as one reception for 11 yards.
  • Against Atlanta (11/17), recorded 163 yards on 30 carries with two rushing touchdowns, while also catching two passes for four yards and one touchdown. He is the first player in Buccaneers history to record two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in the same game.
  • His 163-yard performance marked the first time in team history that three different players have recorded 100-yard rushing games in the same season (Doug Martin, Mike James, Bobby Rainey).
  • Recorded first NFL start at Detroit (11/24).
  • Started vs. Buffalo (12/8), where he notched his second career 100-yard rushing game, finishing with 127 yards on 22 attempts, including an 80-yard touchdown rush.
  • His 80-yard touchdown rush vs. Buffalo (12/8) was the longest run in Buccaneers history.

COLLEGE

• Played in 44 games at Western Kentucky (2007-11), recording 895 rushes for 4,542 yards (4.6 avg.) and 35 touchdowns in addition to 80 receptions for 682 yards and five touchdowns.
• Also returned 63 kickoffs for 1,631 yards.
• Ranks 11th in NCAA history with 6,906 all-purpose yards.
• Earned consecutive Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year awards in his junior and senior seasons.
• Named to five different All-America teams.
• As a senior, finished the year with 369 rushes for 1,695 yards (4.6 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, his second consectuvie 1,500-yard season.
• Added 36 receptions for 361 yards and four touchdowns, giving him 2,056 yards from scrimmage.
• One of only two players in the past 15 years to rush for 1,500+ yards in consecutive seasons.
• Has 22 career 100-yard rushing games, a Western Kentucky record.
• Tied a school-record with his eight consecutive 100-yard rushing games.
• In 2010, established a new school record for carries with 340. His 1,649 yards were the second-most in school history. He also added 15 rushing touchdowns.
• Set a Western Kentucky record with seven games of 150+ rushing yards.
• Earned honorable mention All-America honors from SI.com and was named first-team All-Sun Belt.

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
HB
Starter: #22 Doug Martin
2nd String: #43 Bobby Rainey
3rd String: #34 Charles Sims
Practice Squad/Cut: #25 Mike James
Practice Squad/Cut: #32 Dominique Brown (R)
FB
Starter: #46 Jorvorskie Lane
Practice Squad/Cut: #33 Joey Iosefa (R)

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Wide Receivers​

General Info​

Current WR's on the roster: 10
Total Years of Experience: 20
Youngest Player: Mike Evans & Donteea Dye, 21
Oldest Player: Vincent Jackson, 32
Number Receiving Touchdowns since 2010: 111
Highest Drafted WR in Team History: Mike Evans, 7th Pick, 1st round of the 2014 NFL Draft

Current WR's

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired by Bucs:
Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

COLLEGE​

• Started all 26 games in his collegiate career, finishing with 151 receptions for 2,499 yards and 17 touchdowns.
• Registered eight career 100-yard receiving games.
• Owns the two highest single-game receiving marks in school history 287 yards vs. Auburn (10/19/13) and 279 yards vs. Alabama (9/14/13).
• One of only three players in SEC history to average at least 90 receiving yards per game for their career (Jabar Gaffney, Florida; Josh Reed, LSU).
• Ranks fourth in receiving yards (2,499), fifth in receptions (151) and fifth in touchdown receptions (17) in Texas A&M history, despite playing only two seasons.
• As a redshirt sophomore (2013), played in all 13 games, setting a school record with 1,394 receiving yards on 69 catches. Also tied a school-record with 12 receiving touchdowns, which led the SEC and were the 10th-most in the nation.
• Earned first-team All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report and the Associated Press.
• A unanimous first-team All-SEC selection
• A finalist for the Biletnikoff Award (nation’s top receiver), and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.
• Had an average of 20.2 yards per catch, the highest in that nation for any college player with at least 45 receptions.
• Grabbed 17 receptions of at least 30 yards, the most in the country.
• Notched five 100-yard performances on the year.
• Caught seven passes for a then-career-high 279 yards against Alabama, including a career-long 95-yard touchdown. His 279 receiving yards were the most ever allowed against the Crimson Tide.
• Had a career day against Auburn, catching 11 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns. His four receiving touchdowns are tied for the second-most in a single game in school history.
• As a redshirt freshman (2012), started all 13 games, catching 82 passes, the second-most in school history and the most ever by a freshman. Gained 1,105 yards, then the third-highest mark in school history, adding five receiving touchdowns.
• Posted three 100-yard receiving games on the season.
• Redshirted in 2011.
• Majored in sports management.

PERSONAL​

• Attended Ball High School (Galveston, Texas).
• Lettered in football as a senior, his lone season.
• Earned second-team District 24-4A honors after catching 25 passes for 648 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Added two interceptions on defense.
• Prep Star All-Region grid choice.
• A standout basketball player, averaging 18.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists as a senior.
• Born Michael Lynn Evans on August 21, 1993 in Galveston, Texas.

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BIOGRAPHY

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:
Signed by Tampa Bay on March 13, 2012 as an unrestricted free agent from San Diego.

ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL​

• Originally selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (61st overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS​

• Played seven seasons with San Diego (2005-11) before joining Tampa Bay in 2012.
• Has played in 124 games, starting 107, including the last 104 in which he has played, dating back to 2006.
• Has posted five 1,000-yard receiving seasons, recording 1,098 yards in 2008; 1,167 yards in 2009; and 1,106 yards in 2011, 1,384. yards in 2012 and 1,189 yards in 2013.
• In 2012, set career high in receiving yards (1,384).
• In 2013, set career high in receptions (74).
• Led the league in yards per catch in 2012, with a 19.2 ypc avarage.
• Tied for second in the league with a 17.2 ypc avg in 2009, making him the only receiver in the NFL to average more than 17.0 ypc each in both 2008 (18.6 ypc) and 2009.
• Three-time Pro Bowler, voted to the All-Star game following his performance in the 2009, 2011 and 2012 seasons.

COLLEGE​

• Recorded a school-record 177 receptions for 3,548 yards and 37 touchdowns while at Northern Colorado (2002-04), in addition to amassing 1,024 yards on punt returns.
• Named All-Great West Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2004, as well as earning first-team all-conference honors.
• Led the team to NCAA semifinals as a junior while being named second-team All-America by the Associated Press and Sports Network.
• Also started for Northern Colorado in basketball.
• Majored in business.

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired:
Selected in the fifth round (162nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

COLLEGE:​

• Started 49-of-53 games at Nebraska (2010-14), catching 181 passes for 2,689 yards (14.9 avg.) and 21 touchdowns. Also rushed six times for 109 yards (18.2 avg.) and one touchdown.
• Returned 51 kickoffs for 1,277 yards (25.0 avg.) and one touchdown.
• Holds the school record for career receptions (181) and receiving yards (2,689), while ranking third in school history in receiving touchdowns (21).
• His 49 career starts are the most in school history by an offensive player and the second-most by a position player.
• Placed on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List in both 2013 and 2014.
• Started 12-of-13 games as a senior (2014), catching 47 passes for 788 yards (16.8 avg.) six touchdowns, all of which led the team.
• Earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from the league’s coaches, while earning honorable mention All-Big Ten from the league’s media.
• As a junior (2013), started 12-of-13 games, catching a team-leading 52 passes for 577 yards (11.1 avg.) and four touchdowns.
• Bell’s 51 receptions ranked as the seventh-most on the single-season reception list.
• Recorded a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Penn State (11/23/13), tied for the fifth-longest return in school history.
• Started all 14 games as a sophomore, catching 50 passes for 863 yards (17.3 avg.) and eight touchdowns, all of which led the team and set sophomore school records.
• His 863 yards ranked fourth in Huskers history, while his eight touchdown grabs were the fifth-most in school history.
• Earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the league’s coaches and media.
• Had a career day against Minnesota, setting career highs in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (136), while tying a career best with two touchdown receptions.
• As a redshirt freshman (2011), Bell played in all 13 games, starting the final 11, leading the team in all receiving categories, catching 32 passes for 461 yards (14.4) and three touchdowns.
• Became only the second freshman to ever lead the team in receptions and receiving yards (Nate Swift, 2005), while his totals were the second-highest ever by a freshman.
• Scored on an 82-yard touchdown run at Minnesota (10/22/11), the longest-ever run by a Husker freshman.
• Made first career start against Washington (9/17/11).
• Caught first career pass (42 yards) in a win over Fresno State (9/10/11).
• Made NCAA debut against Chattanooga (9/3/11).
• Redshirted in 2010, earning scout team MVP honors.
• Graduated with a degree in ethnic studies.

PERSONAL:

• Attended Fairview High School (Boulder, Colorado).
• Ranked in the top 10 players in Colorado, according to Rivals.com.
• Recognized as a first-team All-Colorado selection and first-team Class 5A all-state by the Denver Post.
• Also competed in basketball and track.
• Son of Tami Campbell and his stepfather is Dan Campbell.
• His father, Ken Bell, played for the Denver Broncos from 1986-89, tallying more than 2,000 career yards in kickoff returns.
• Born Kenny Bell on February 25, 1992 in Boulder, Colorado.

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Receivers
Starter: #13 Mike Evans
Starter: #83 Vincent Jackson
Starter: #80 Kenny Bell
Backup: #18 Louis Murphey
Backup: #89 Russell Shephard
Backup: #10 Robert Herron
Backup: #14 Kaelin Clay
Practice Squad/Cut: #15 Tavarres King
Practice Squad/Cut: #16 Rannell Hall
Practice Squad/Cut: #17 Dontee Dye
Practice Squad/Cut: #11 Adam Humphries

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Tight Ends​

General Info​

Current TE's on the roster: 5
Total Years of Experience: 18
Youngest Player: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 22
Oldest Player: Brandon Myers, 29
Highest Drafted TE in Team History: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 38th overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft

Current TE's​

BIOGRAPHY

Acquired by Bucs:
Signed by Tampa Bay on April 29, 2013 as a college free agent.

COLLEGE/PERSONAL:

• Played in 25 games with five starts at Rutgers (2009-12), catching 50 passes for 596 yards and four touchdowns.
• Recorded 39 catches for 449 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.
• As a junior, caught 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
• Member of the Big East All-Academic Football Team in 2011.
• Named to Rivals.com All-Spring Team as a junior.
• Received Mark Mills Second Effort Award, handed out to the Most Improved Offensive Player in spring drills in 2010.
• Made first-career start at Syracuse (11/21/09).

COLLEGE/PERSONAL:

• Made his collegiate debut against Cincinnati (9/7/09).
• Majored in criminal justice.
• Attended Wall High School (Wall Township, New Jersey).
• Named first-team All-Shore by the Star- Ledger and second-team All-Shore by the Asbury Park Press as a senior.
• Ranked No. 11 in New Jersey by Rivals. com and No. 10 in the state by Scout.com.
• Born Timothy Wright on April 7, 1990 in Wall Township, New Jersey.
• Played in 25 games with five starts at Rutgers (2009-12), catching 50 passes for 596 yards and four touchdowns.
• Recorded 39 catches for 449 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.
• As a junior, caught 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
• Member of the Big East All-Academic Football Team in 2011.
• Named to Rivals.com All-Spring Team as a junior.
• Received Mark Mills Second Effort Award, handed out to the Most Improved Offensive Player in spring drills in 2010.
• Made first-career start at Syracuse (11/21/09).

BIOGRAPHY
ACQUIRED BY BUCS:
Selected in the second round (38th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

COLLEGE

• Started 35-of-38 games, including each of the last 28 games he played, recording 146 receptions for 1,840 yards and 21 touchdowns.
• Ranks fourth in school history in receptions (146) and receiving touchdowns (21), while placing eighth in receiving yards (1,840), the highest marks ever by a Washington tight end.
• Listed on Athlon Sports’ Top 30 Tight Ends of the BCS Era.
• As a junior (2013), started all 12 games he appeared in, catching 36 passes for 450 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns, the second-most by a tight end in school history.
• Won the Mackey Award, given annually to the nation’s top tight end.
• Received first-team All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report and third-team honors from the Associated Press.
• Named second-team All-Pac 12 by the league’s media and coaches.
• As a sophomore (2012), started all 13 games, tallying 69 receptions for 852 yards, both career highs and school single-season records for a tight end. He added seven receiving touchdowns.
• A finalist for the Mackey Award.
• Earned first-team All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report and third-team honors from CBS Sports and the Associated Press.
• Led all tight ends in the FBS in receptions (5.31) and receiving yards (65.54) per game.
• Recorded two 100-yard receiving games.
• Received John Mackey Award National Tight End of the Week after his career day against California (11/2/12), when he caught eight passes for 154 yards and a touchdown.
• During his freshman season (2011), started 10-of-13 games, catching 41 passes for 538 yards and six touchdowns.
• Named first-team Freshman All-American by The NFL Draft Report, CBS Sports, College Football News and FoxSportsNet, while adding second-team honors from Yahoo Sports.
• Received All-Pac 12 honorable mention honors.
• Also played for the Washington basketball team in 2011.
• Majored in general studies.

PERSONAL

• Attended Gig Harbor High School (Fox Island, Washington).
• Received a five-star rating and was the No. 1-rated tight end in the country by Tom Lemming’s Prep Football Report, with Scout.com also having him as their top rated tight end. Rivals.com ranked him as their second-best tight end in the country.
• A two-time Class 4A All-Narrows League and All-District choice during his high school career, he played at wide receiver, tight end, offensive tackle and defensive end.
• As a junior and senior, was named All-State by the Seattle Times and garnered Class 4A first-team accolades from the Associated Press.
• An All-American selection (first-team, MaxPreps; second-team ESPN) following his senior season.
• One of five players to be named a “blue-chip prospect” by the Seattle Times and one of just eight players from the Pacific Northwest to be named a “Northwest Nugget” by the Tacoma News-Tribune, where he was also on their “Western 100” list.
• Also played basketball in high school and was a two-time All-Narrows League selection.
• Son of Linda Seferian.
• Has a younger sister, Michaela.
• Grandfather Edward Seferian spent 35 years as the conductor of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra.
• Played the tuba and saxophone growing up.
• Born Austin Seferian-Jenkins on September 29, 1992

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
TE
Starter: #85 Tim Wright
Starter: #87 Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Backup: #88 Luke Stocker
Backup: #82 Brandon Myers
Practice Squad/Cut: #84 Cameron Brate

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Offensive Linemen​

General Info​

Current OL on the roster: 16
Total Years of Experience: 41
Youngest Player: Caushaud Lyons & Donovan Smith, 22
Oldest Player: Logan Mankins, 33
Highest Drafted OL in Team History: Paul Gruber, 4th overall selection in the 1988 NFL Draft

Current OL

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired by Bucs:
Selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

COLLEGE:​

• Started 31-of-32 career games played at Penn State (2011-14).
• Played in the 2015 Senior Bowl.
• Started 11 games in his redshirt junior season.
• Named first-team preseason All-Big Ten by USA Today and Lindy’s, while earning second-team preseason all-conference honors from Athlon Sports and Phil Steele.
• Part of an offense that put together a school-record 454 passing yards against UCF.
• As a redshirt sophomore (2013), started 11 games at left tackle.
• Honorable mention All-Big Ten choice.
• Helped Penn State gain at least 350 yards in every contest.
• Blocked for Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Year, quarterback Christian Hackenberg, who set 12 school freshman records.
• Saw his first collegiate action as a redshirt freshman (2012), starting 9-of-10 games at left tackle.
• Helped block for a Penn State squad that led the Big Ten in total offense (437.0 yards per game) in conference play, while ranking second in scoring offense (32.6 points per game) and passing offense (283.1 yards per game) against Big Ten opponents.
• Selected to ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman team.
• Redshirted as a freshman in 2011.
• Graduated with a degree in criminology.

PERSONAL:​

• Attended Owings Mills high School (Owings Mills, Baltiomre).
• Played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
• Rated a four-star recruit by 24/7sports.com.
• Earned first-team all-state honors and Baltimore Sun first-team all-met selection.
• Did not allow a sack as a junior or senior.
• Son of Sharon Thomas.
• Has three sisters, Danielle and Tamika Thomas and Ebony Smith, and one brother, Dwayne Thomas.
• Born Donovan Cole Smith on June 23, 1993 in Hempstead, New York.

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BIOGRAPHY
Acquired by Bucs:
Selected in the second round (61st overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.
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COLLEGE:

• Played in 43 games at Hobart (2011-14).
• Played in the 2015 Senior Bowl.
• A two-time captain.
• Started 13 games as a senior (2014).
• Highly decorated as a senior, being named American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American, D3football.com first-team All-American, second-team AP Little All-America, Jewish Sports Review All-American, D3football.com first-team All-East, first-team Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) North All-Star and unanimous first-team All-Liberty League selection.
• Named Liberty League Co-Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the first offensive lineman in league history to earn the distinction.
• Earned the Bill Middleton Memorial Football Award, given annually to the member of the football team whose offensive performance has been most valuable to the team.
• Did not allow a sack all season.
• Started the 11 games he played in as a junior (2013)
• Selected as a Jewish Sports Review All-American, while being named D3football.com second-team All-East, ECAC North second-team All-Star, first-team All-Liberty League and Liberty League All-Academic.
• Earned the Tryon Football Award, given annually to the outstanding lineman of the Hobart football team whose sportsmanship, team play and performance have contributed significantly to the team.
• As a sophomore (2012), started 13 games.
• Named second-team D3football.com All-East and first-team All-Liberty League.
• Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the Liberty League.
• Appeared in six games as a freshman (2011).

PERSONAL:

• Attended Hastings High School (Hastings-on-Hudson, New York).
• Played offensive tackle and defensive end.
• Named second-team All-State and earned all-section honors.
• Also played basketball at Hastings, earning all-league selection two times.
• Born Ali Marpet on April 17, 1993 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
OL

LT Starter: #76 Donovan Smith
LG Starter: #70 Logan Mankins
C Starter: #62 Evan Smith
RG Starter: #72 Garrett Gilkey
RT Starter: #69 Demar Dotson

LT Backup: #64 Kevin Pamphile
LG Backup: #73 Kadeem Edwards
C Backup: #60 Jeremiah Warren
RG Backup: #74 Ali Marpet
RT Backup: #66 Patrick Omameh

Practice Squad/Cut: #78 Edawn Coughman
Practice Squad/Cut: #65 Mathew Masifilo
Practice Squad/Cut: # 61 Josh Allen
Practice Squad/Cut: #67 Antoine Everett
Practice Squad/Cut: #79 Reid Fragel​

 

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Defensive Ends​

General Info
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Current DE's on the roster: 7
Total Years of Experience: 30
Youngest Player: Ryan Delaire & George Uko, 23
Oldest Player: Larry English & Lawrence Sidbury J.R. , 29
Highest Drafted DE in Team History: Lee Roy Selmon, 1st overall selection in the 1976 NFL Draft

Current DE's

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
DE

RDE Starter: #94 George Johnson
LDE Starter: #56 Jaquies Smith
RDE Backup: #57 Larry English
LDE Backup: #96 T.J. Fatinikun
Practice Squad/Cut: #91 Lawrence Sidbury J.R.

Practice Squad/Cut: #67 Jamal Young
Practice Squad/Cut: #75 Ryan Delaire​

 

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Linebackers​

General Info​

Current LB's on the roster: 9
Total Years of Experience: 32
Youngest Player: Kwon Alexander, 21
Oldest Player: Jason WIlliams & Danny Lansanah, 29
Highest Drafted LB in Team History: Keith McCants, 4th overall selection in the 1990 NFL Draft

Current LB's

BIOGRAPHY

Acquired By Bucs:
Selected by Tampa Bay in the second round (58th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS​

• Has started all 32 games he has played, totaling 282 tackles, 14 passes defensed, eight sacks and six interceptions.​
• Is one of only six NFL players to record 280+ tackles over the past two seasons.​
• Only NFL player with 8+ sacks and 6+ interceptions over the past two seasons.​
• Named Associated Press All-Pro First-Team following 2013 season when he ranked fifth in the NFL in both tackles (143) tackles and interceptions (5). Added a safety, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and 10 passes defensed,​
• Tied for league lead with 14.5 run stuffs, according to STATS, Inc., and ranked third in the NFL in tackles for loss (20), behind Robert Quinn and J.J. Watt.​
• Ranked by Pro Football Focus as the No. 1 run stuffing outside linebacker and finished with the third-most quarterback pressures (sacks, QB hits, hurries) at the position.​
• Only NFL player with 125+ tackles and 6+ sacks.​
• Became fifth NFL player and first linebacker since sacks became an official statistic in 1982 to record six sacks and five interceptions in the same season.​
• Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 12 of 2013.​
• In 2012, led the Buccaneers in tackles as a rookie, posting 139 tackles, tied for the seventh-most in the NFL. Also posted 112 solo tackles, the second-most in the league.​
• Named to USA Today’s All-Joe Team in both 2012 and 2013.​
• Selected to PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2012.​
• Earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month in November 2012.​
• Recorded his first pass defensed against New Orelans (10/21/12).​
• Registered his first career interception at Denver (12/2/12).​
• Notched his first career sack vs. Philadelphia (12/9/12).​
• Started in his NFL debut against Carolina (9/9/12).​

2013 HIGHLIGHTS​

• Named Associated Press All-Pro First-Team following a season when he ranked fifth in the NFL in both tackles (143), solo tackles (106) and interceptions (5).​
• Added a safety, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and 10 passes defensed.​
• Tied for league lead with 14.5 run stuffs, according to STATS, Inc.​
• Ranked third in the NFL in tackles for loss (20), behind Robert Quinn and J.J. Watt.​
• Ranked by Pro Football Focus as the No. 1 run stuffing outside linebacker and finished with the third-most quarterback pressures (sacks, QB hits, hurries) at the position.​
• Only NFL player with 125+ tackles and 6+ sacks.​
• Became fifth NFL player and first linebacker since sacks became an official statistic in 1982 to record six sacks and five interceptions in the same season.​
• Started season opener at New York Jets (9/8), registering eight tackles, including two for loss, one sack, one interception and two passes defensed.​
• Registered six tackles, including one for loss, a career-high 1.5 sacks, three quarterbacks hits and one pass defensed vs. New Orleans (9/15).​
• Notched nine tackles, including two for loss, and a half-sack at New England (9/22).​
• Posted five tackles and a pass defensed vs. Arizona (9/29). Added one special teams tackle.​
• Led team with nine tackles, including one for loss, and one sack vs. Philadelphia (10/13).​
• Topped team with 10 tackles (all solo), including three for loss, and one pass defensed at Atlanta (10/20). Led a rush defense that allowed just 18 yards on 18 attempts (1.0 avg.).​
• Led team with 12 tackles, including two for loss, and a sack vs. Carolina (10/24).​
• Tied for team lead with 11 tackles at Seattle (11/3).​
• Posted first career safety vs. Miami (11/11) among his seven tackles, including two for loss. Led Buccaneers run defense that allowed a franchise-low two rushing yards.​
• Led team with nine tackles, including one for loss, vs. Atlanta (11/17).​
• Led team with 12 tackles at Detroit (11/24) and added an interception and forced fumble. The perfomance earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.​
• Collected eight tackles, including one for loss, and an interception at Carolina (12/1).​
• Had career-high two interceptions, one sack, and a team-leading nine tackles vs. Buffalo (12/8).​
• Collected 10 tackles and a forced fumble vs. San Francisco (12/15).​
• Led team with 11 tackles, including two for loss, and a fumble recovery at St. Louis (12/22).​
• Notched seven tackles, including one for loss, at New Orleans (12/29).​

COLLEGE​

• Started all 27 games he played in at Nebraska (2010-11), recording 285 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered.​
• In 2011, earned first-team All-American honors from the American Football Coaches Association, CBS and ESPN.​
• Also earned first-team All-Big Ten accolades (coaches, media, ESPN.com, Yahoo.com, Phil Steele).​
• Was a finalist for the Butkus Award (Top Linebacker), semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award (Top Defensive Player) and semifinalist for the Lott Trophy (Top Defensive IMPACT Player) in 2011.​
• Named the 2011 Butkus-Fitzgerald Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and Nebraska team MVP.​
• 2011 Guy Chamberlin Award Winner for his play and contributions to the betterment of the University of Nebraska football team.​
• As a senior, led Nebraska with 133 tackles and ranked third in the Big Ten in tackles per game.​
• Also led Nebraska in tackles for loss (13.0), sacks (5.5), interceptions (2), forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2) in 2011.​
• In 2010, set a school record with 152 tackles.​
• His 285 career tackles rank fourth in school history, and most by a two-year player.​
• Recorded a career-high 19 tackles in one game against South Dakota State, the seventh-most in school history.​
• Was named first-team All-American (Rivals.com and CBS), unanimous first-team Big 12 and Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, as selected by the coaches, in 2010.​
• Prior to his time at Nebraska, led Fort Scott Community College (Fort Scott, Kansas) to the Junior College National Championship Game, while ranking among the conference’s leaders in tackles and tackles for loss.​
• Was named Defensive MVP of the JUCO National Championship Game.​
• Two-time first-team All-Jayhawk Conference selection and a Region VI All-American in 2009.​
• During his first season at Fort Scott, led the Jayhawk Conference with 93 tackles.​
• Majored in criminology and criminal justice.​

BIOGRAPHY

Acquired By Bucs:
Selected in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

COLLEGE:​

• Started 23-of-32 career games played at LSU (2012-14).​
• Declared for the NFL Draft following his junior season​
• Started all 12 games he played as a junior (2014), tallying 90 tackles, with 7.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks and one pass defensed.​
• Earned first-team All-SEC honors from ESPN.com and second-team All-SEC recognition from the Associated Press.​
• Part of a defense that ranked third in the NCAA in passing defense (164.2 yards per game) and ninth in the nation in total defense (316.8 yards per game), both of which led the SEC. The defense also tied for the fourth-fewest points allowed per game (17.5 per game), a figure that stood as the second-best mark in the SEC.​
• Notched first career sack against Alabama (11/8/14).​
• As a sophomore (2013), started nine-of-13 games, totaling 65 tackles, with 6.5 takckles for loss and four passes defensed.​
• Recorded a career-best 14 total tackles against Furman (10/26/13).​
• Played in seven games, with two starts as a freshman (2012), finishing the year with 11 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one tackle for loss, one pass defensed and one forced fumble.​
• Made first career start at Florida (10/6/12).​
• Made LSU debut in 2012 season opener against North Texas (9/1/12), registering a pair of tackles and a fumble recovery.​
• Majored in sport administration.​

PERSONAL:​

• Attended Oxford High School (Oxford, Alabama).​
• Played in the Under Armour All-American Game.​
• Chosen as a finalist for the High School Butkus Award, given annually to the nation’s top linebacker.​
• Named to the 2011 ESPN All-Alabama Football Team and earned Class 6A All-State honorable mention.​
• A top recruit, ranking 19th on Scout.com’s Final Southeast Top 150, 29th in the ESPNU 150, 45th in the Press-Register Super Southeast 120 and was listed in MaxPreps’ Top 100.​
• Earned four-star recruit honors from ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com.​
• Son of Peaches and Broderick Taylor.​
• Born Kwon Alexander on August 3, 1994 in Oxford, Alabama.​

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Linebackers

ROLB Starter: #54 Lavonte David
MLB Starter: #50 Bruce Carter
LOLB Starter: #51 Danny Lansanah
ROLB Backup: #52 Jason Williams
MLB Backup: #58 Kwon Alexander
LOLB Backup: #49 Josh Keyes

Practice Squad/Cut: #44 Khaseem Greene
Practice Squad/Cut: #53 Larry Dean
Practice Squad/Cut: #45 Drie Lemon​

 

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Corneracks​

General Info
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Current CB's on the roster: 8
Total Years of Experience: 31
Youngest Player: SAl-Hajj Habazz & Jude Adjei-Barimah, 23
Oldest Player: Mike Jenkins, 30
Highest Drafted CB in Team History: Aqib Talib, 20th overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft

Current CB's

BIOGRAPHY
Acquired By Bucs:
Signed by Tampa Bay on March 12, 2014, as an unrestricted free agent from Tennessee.


ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL:
Originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick, (104th overall) of the Tennessee Titans in the 2010 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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• Has started 47-of-64 career games, recording 288 tackles, 50 passes defensed, 11 interceptions, five fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.​
• Since taking over as a starter in 2012, has opened all 32 games he has played, posting the fourth-most passes defensed in the NFL and tying for the 10th-most interceptions in the league during that time.​
• Named to 2013 Pro Bowl.​
• Earned second-team Associated Press All-Pro Honors in 2013.​
• Won AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 4 of 2013, recording three takeaways in a win over the New York Jets.​
• Has one career multi-interception game, vs. New York Jets (9/29/13).​
• Recorded first career interception at Dallas (10/10/10).​
• Made first career start vs. Denver (10/3/10), recording 10 tackles and three passes defensed.​
• Made NFL debut vs. Oakland (9/12/10).​

2013 HIGHLIGHTS
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• Started all 16 games, recording 57 tackles, 22 passes defensed, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries.​
• His 22 passes defensed were a career-best and tied for the NFL lead.​
• Led the AFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in interceptions, with a career-high five.​
• According to Pro Football Focus, during the 2013 season, opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 55.8 when targeting Verner, the third-lowest mark in the NFL.​
• Tallied his seventh career interception, and first of the season at Pittsburgh (9/8), adding two passes defensed.​
• Registered his first career touchdown at Houston (9/15), returning an interception 23 yards for a touchdown. Also chipped in six tackles and three passes defensed.​
• Recorded his first fumble recovery of the season against San Diego, while adding four tackles and a pass defensed.​
• Notched his first career multi-interception game against the New York Jets (9/29/13), picking off Geno Smith twice. Also contributed two passes defensed and a fumble recovery.​
• His three takeaways against the Jets in Week 4 earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.​
• Tied a career-high with three passes defensed against Kansas City (10/6).​
• Recorded his fifth interception of the season against Jacksonville (11/10).​
• Tallied a season-high nine tackles at Denver (12/8), adding two passes defensed.​

COMMUNITY​

• Along with Lavonte David, serves as the team’s 2014 United Way spokesperson, promoting volunteerism and service in the community.​
• Works with the Dairy Council of Florida to encourage healthy eating in students.​
• In March 2014, attended the Buccaneers’ Uniform Showcase at Raymond James Stadium as part of the team’s new uniform reveal to the public.​
• Hosts annual youth football camps in Lakewood, California.​
• Donated books to encourage students to read at Napier Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee.​
• Held an essay contest in 2012 for kids in kindergarten through high school in which the winners received various autographed items.​

COLLEGE/PERSONAL​

• Started 35-of-50 games at UCLA (2006-09), recording 272 tackles, 13 interceptions, 11 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.​
• Holds the school career-record with four interceptions returned for touchdowns.​
• Ranks seventh in UCLA history with 12 interceptions.​
• As a senior, started all 12 games, recording 65 tackles and five interceptions, the second-most in the Pac-10.​
• Earned third-team All-American honors from the Associated Press and The NFL Draft Report, while adding All-Pac-10 first-team and Academic All-Pac-10 second-team honors.​
• A semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy and a member of the watch lists for the Bednarik and Nagurski Awards.​
• In 2008, started all 12 games, tallying 73 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a Pac-10-best 18 passes defensed.​
• Led the nation in passes defensed as a junior, averaging 1.67 per game.​
• Named second-team All-Pac-10 and first-team Academic All-Pac-10.​
• As a sophomore, started 10-of-13 games, registering 75 tackles, four interceptions, three tackles for loss, one forced fumble and a team-leading 15 passes defensed.​
• Earned first-team Academic All-Pac-10 honors and Pac-10 honorable mention honors.​
• In 2006, played in 13 games, totaling 59 tackles, six passes defensed, 1.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.​
• Became only the sixth player, and first freshman, in school history to record two interceptions for touchdowns in the same season.​
• Named Freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com and Scripps/FWAA (first-team), as well as The Sporting News, Scout.com and Rivals.com (second-team).​
• Earned Pac-10 co-Freshman of the Year honors from the league’s coaches.​
• Graduated with a degree in mathematics/applied sciences from UCLA in 2011.​
• Attended Mayfair High School (Lakewood, California).​
• During his senior season, caught 50 passes for 907 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense, while adding 56 tackles, with four interceptions on defense.​
• Was an All-CIF SS Division VI first-team choice on offense as a junior, hauling in 32 passes for 705 yards and 11 touchdowns.​
• Earned Academic All-Suburban League honors as a sophomore.​
• Lettered four times in track and field, winning league titles in high jump, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay.​
• Was a four-time Honor Roll student, graduating with a 4.17 grade point average.​
• He and his wife, Sina’e just welcomed their first child.​
• Born Alterraun Ennis Verner on December 13, 1988 in Orange, California.​

BIOGRAPHY

Acquired By Bucs:
Selected in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS​

• Started all 16 games during his rookie season.​
• Ranked tied for fourth among all rookies, and tied for second among rookie cornerbacks in interceptions with three.​
• Started at cornerback in NFL debut at the New York Jets (9/8), registering three tackles.​
• Recorded three tackles vs. New Orleans (9/15).​
• Registered three tackles at New England (9/22).​
• Notched first NFL interception vs. Arizona (9/29).​
• Posted five tackles vs. Philadelphia (10/13).​
• Registered one tackle at Atlanta (10/20).​
• Recorded four tackles vs. Carolina (10/24).​
• Notched three tackles at Seattle (11/3).​
• Posted five tackles vs. Miami (11/11).​
• Registered a career-high six tackles and a pass defensed vs. Atlanta (11/17).​
• Clinched win at Detroit (11/24) with an interception at the Tampa Bay 3-yard line with less than one minute remaining in the game. Also recorded three tackles and two passes defensed. Stepped in for an injured Darrelle Revis in the second half and held Lions All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson to three catches for 54 yards and no touchdowns.​
• Recorded three tackles at Carolina (12/1).​
• Registered one interception and two tackles vs. Buffalo (12/8).​
• Posted three tackles vs. San Francisco (12/15).​
• Collected five tackles, including one for loss, at St. Louis (12/22).​
• Recorded five tackles at New Orleans (12/29).​

COLLEGE​

• Team captain who started 45-of-51 games at Mississippi State (2009-12), including every game in his final two seasons.​
• Recorded 221 tackles, 26 passes defensed, 11.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, four quarterback pressures, one fumble recovery and 16 interceptions for 320 yards and three touchdowns. Also returned 30 punts for 289 yards and one touchdown.​
• 320 interception return yards shattered the previous school record of 241 yards and rank fifth on the Southeastern Conference’s all-time list.​
• Three interceptions returned for touchdowns tied a school record and are tied for the second-most in SEC history.​
• Winner of the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award (Best Defensive Back).​
• Earned first-team All-America honors from Walter Camp in 2012.​
• A semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defensive Player) and the Ronnie Lott IMPACT Trophy as a senior.​
• Selected to the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Paul Hornung Award in 2012.​
• Named second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press and The NFL Draft Report in 2011.​
• Chosen as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award as a junior.​
• One of only two BCS conference players to return a punt and an interception for a touchdown in 2011 (Louisiana State’s Tyrann Mathieu).​
• Selected to the Freshman All-SEC team, as chosen by the league’s coaches.​
• Named SEC Freshman of the Week following their game against Florida (10/24/09), where he had interception returns of 20 and 100 yards for touchdowns.​
• Graduated with a degree in general studies.​

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Cornerbacks
CB Starter: #21 Alterraun Verner
CB Starter: #27 Johnthan Banks
CB Backup: #26 Sterling Moore
CB Backup: #24 Mike Jenkins
CB Backup: #39 Brandon Dixon

Practice Squad/Cut: #29 Leonard Johnson
Practice Squad/Cut: #41 AL-Hajj Shabazz
Practice Squad/Cut: #28 Isiah Frey​

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Safeties​

General Info​

Current Safeties on the roster: 7
Total Years of Experience: 22
Youngest Player: Chris Hackett, 22
Oldest Player: Major Wright, 27
Highest Drafted S in Team History: Mark Barron, 7th Overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft

Current Safeties

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired By Bucs:
Signed by Tampa Bay on April 7, 2014, as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago.

ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL:
Originally entered the league as a third-round pick, (75th overall) of the Chicago Bears in the 2010 NFL Draft.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Has started 42-of-54 career games, recording 253 tackles, 18 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and nine interceptions, with three returned for touchdowns.
• Tallied a career high with 100 tackles in 2013.
• Started all 16 games for the first time in his career in 2012.
• Registered a career-high four interceptions in 2012.
• Has one career multi-interception game, vs. Dallas (10/1/12).
• Started in 11-of-12 games in 2011.
• Notched three consecutive games with an interception: in Week 9 at Philadelphia (11/07/11), Week 10 against Detroit (11/13/11) and Week 11 against San Diego (11/20/11).
• Returned first interception for a touchdown against Detroit (11/13/11).
• Recorded first career interception at Philadelphia (11/7/11).
• Made first career start against Atlanta (9/11/11) tallying four tackles.
• Played in two postseason games in 2010, totaling eight tackles and one pass defensed.
• Made NFL debut vs. Detroit (9/12/10).

2013 HIGHLIGHTS

• Started in all 15 games he played for Chicago, recording 100 tackles, three passes defensed and two interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.
• Set a career high with 100 tackles.
• Recorded second career double-digit tackle game in Week 2 vs. Minnesota (9/15), with 10 tackles.
• Forced a fumble in consecutive games in Week 2 vs. Minnesota (9/15) and Week 3 at Pittsburgh (9/22).
• Recorded an interception in back-to-back games in Week 3 at Pittsburgh (9/22) and Week 4 at Detroit (9/29).
• Returned interception in Week 3 at Pittsburgh (9/22) for a 38-yard touchdown. Also recorded seven tackles and forced a fumble.
• Set a single game career high with 11 tackles against the New York Giants (10/10).

College/Personal

• Started 33-of-41 games at Florida (2007-09), totaling 165 tackles, 10 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and eight interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.
• Helped Florida win the 2008 BCS National Championship collecting nine tackles and one interception in a win against Oklahoma.
• Attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).
• Started for the East in the U.S. Army All-American Game and was nominated for the National U.S. Army Player of the Year Award.
• Started three-years at safety at St. Thomas Aquinas, helping lead the team to the 2006 state title game.
• First-team all-county and all-state selection during his junior and senior seasons.
• Born Major Wright on July 1, 1988 in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.

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BIOGRAPHY

Acquired By Bucs:
Claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on November 6, 2013.

ORIGINALLY ENTERED NFL:
Originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 1, 2013.


2013 HIGHLIGHTS

• Signed to Kansas City’s practice squad on September 18.
• Promoted to the Chiefs active roster on October 12.
• Played in one game with Kansas City, making his NFL debut against Oakland (10/13).
• Claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers from on November 6, 2013.
• Inactive Weeks 10-15.
• Played in a reserve role at Detroit (11/24), at St. Louis (12/22) and at New Orleans (12/29).

COLLEGE

• Played in 47 games with 33 starts at Kansas (2009-12), playing on both offense and defense.
• Finished his career with 194 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and 2.0 sacks. Also added 52 catches for 558 yards with one touchdown and six rushes for 31 yards.
• In 2011, started all 12 games at safety, finishing the year with 90 tackles, the 12th-most in the Big 12.
• As a sophomore, played on both sides of the ball, starting eight games of the first 10 games at wide receiver before starting at safety for the final two games. He also returned kicks and finished the year with 19 receptions for 240 yards and a touchdown, six rushes for 21 yards, 16 tackles and 14 kick returns with an 19.1 yard average.
• Played in all 12 games as a true freshman, playing in all three phases, including six starts at wide receiver. He finished the season with 33 catches for 318 yards, while adding five tackles.

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Safeties
SS Starter: #31 Major Wright
FS Starter: #30 Bradley Mcdougald
SS Backup: #36 D.J. Swearinger
FS Backup: #23 Chris Conte

Practice Squad/Cut: #2 Kimario Mcfadden
Practice Squad/Cut: #37 Keith Tandy
Practice Squad/Cut: #35 Chris Hackett​

 

[Kwarren3]

Kickers​

General Info​

Current K/P's on the roster: 5
Total Years of Experience: 17
Youngest Player: Patrick Murray, 24
Oldest Player: Michael Koenen, 33
Highest Drafted P in Team History: Monte Robbins, 107th overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft

Current Punters on the roster

Current Kickerers on Roster

Depth Chart Based on Training Camp
Punters
P Starter: #9 Michael Koenen
Practice Squad/Cut: #5 Spencer Lanning
Practice Squad/Cut: #: #6 Karl Schmitz

K Starter: #7 Patrick Murray
Practice Squad/Cut: #1 Brandon Bogotay
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[Kwarren3]

This concludes Buccnations 2014 Offseason Roster Breakdown. Tune in next year for the 2015 Offseason Roster Breakdown.

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[priestmvp]

wow need a secretary to help with that. Good job bro

 

[Kwarren3]

Thanks bro. Much more content is coming.